Direct capital solutions for acquiring established, cash-flowing businesses.
Acquisition Financing, By Design
Built for Existing Businesses
Acquisitions are different — and they require different capital.
Buying an operating business involves financial history, real counterparties, and defined transaction timelines. Traditional lenders are often not structured to prioritize these deals, particularly at the Main Street level.
Jumpstart was built for acquisitions that:
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Require speed and certainty
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Fall outside rigid SBA guidelines or timelines
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Include buyer and seller participation
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Demand clarity early in the process
Our underwriting reflects how acquisition transactions actually unfold.
30+
Years of Aggregated Experience
$1B+
Loans Funded
4,000+
Businesses Funded
Capital Lanes by Deal Size
What Our Customers Say
Deal Parameters
A strong fit when:
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The business is established and generating cash flow
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The transaction centers on an ownership transfer
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The buyer demonstrates relevant experience or operating capacity
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The deal falls within Jumpstart’s capital lanes
Not a fit when:
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The business is a startup, a new franchise, or lacks operating history — Explore Startup & Franchise Funding
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The request is for general working capital
We communicate fit early so transactions can move forward with clarity.
Opportunities outside Jumpstart's direct lending criteria may be supported through Jumpstart Marketplace™.
Important Disclosure: Jumpstart Finance structures and manages acquisition financing in partnership with Little Horn State Bank, Member FDIC, which serves as lender of record for The Jumpstart Loan℠ and other private credit solutions. All financing is subject to underwriting and eligibility requirements. Jumpstart Finance is committed to fair lending.